The rumor mill is in full swing, and the latest word on the street is that Newcastle United have serious interest in FC Barcelona winger Raphinha. According to transfer market expert Gerard Romero, the Magpies are willing to swap star midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, in addition to 30 million euros to make it happen.
Since the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia took over the club, Newcastle did whatever it took to improve their squad and avoid relegation. Now that they secured UEFA Champions League football, they reportedly want to make an upgrade.
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Newcastle reportedly willing to swap Guimaraes for Raphinha
Bruno Guimaraes, who joined Newcastle in the 2022 winter transfer window, has quickly become a fan favorite. His impact on the game and his key role in the team’s great results also caught the eye of the Brazilian national team, where he’s already become a regular. However, it looks like the Magpies’ desire to get Raphinha is bigger.
🚨🚨💣| BREAKING: Newcastle have offered €30M + Bruno Guimaraes to FC Barcelona for Raphinha. @gerardromero ☎️🔥⏳ pic.twitter.com/qNkGryymDV
— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) June 19, 2023
The 26-year-old winger joined Barça from Leeds United only a year ago, but his name has been continuously linked with other teams. Xavi Hernandez has never suggested he intends to sell the Brazilian, but with Ousmane Dembele coming back from injury, it remains to be seen whether keeping Raphinha is priority. Either way, like with most transfer rumors, we’ll have to wait and see before jumping to any conclusions.
